Brother FD3-B256 User manual

FD4−B256, B257 1/19

2000.7

FD3-B256

B257

Cylinder Bed Bottom Covering Stitcher

with Thread trimmer

Cylinder Bed Top and Bottom Covering

Stitcher with Thread Trimmer

Specifications

FD3 - B25 6 -033-3 / / /

A B C D

DDevice

Device No. Applicable

model Solenoidthread

trimmer Solenoid

wiper Solenoidtopcovering

threadtrimmer Solenoidpresser

footlifter Pneumatic

presserfootlifter Pneumatic

presserfootlifter

UT11 B256,B257 ¡− − − − −

UT12 B256 ¡ ¡ − − − −

UT13 B256,B257 ¡− − ¡− −

UT14 B256 ¡ ¡ −¡− −

UT32 B257 ¡−¡−−−

UT34 B257 ¡−¡ ¡ − −

UT21 B256,B257 − − − − ¡−

UT22 B256 −¡− − ¡−

UT23 B256,B257 − − − − ¡ ¡

UT24 B256 −¡− − ¡ ¡

UT42 B257 − − ¡−¡−

UT44 B257 − − ¡−¡ ¡

CS1

B256,B257

Condensestitchdevice

Model

Bottom coveringstitcher

Topandbottomcoveringstitcher

BSpecifications

011 Plainstitching

012*

Plainstitching(Highstroke)

033 Covering

051 Hemstitching(Theguideonthefrontcover)

053 Hemstitching(The guideonthe needleplate)

056 Circularhemming(With puller)/Binderopener, Tensionroller

061 Elastichemming(Withpuller)

0V1 Spunknitelasticloop attaching(Withpuller)/Binder opener,Tensionroller

0W1

Wideelastic loop attaching (With puller) / Tensionroller, Right knife

0X1 Hemstitching /With leftknife

0X3*

Hemstitching/Withbinderopenerandleftknife

0X6 Circularhemming(Withpuller) /Binderopener,Tension roller,Leftknife

*012 and 0X3 specifications are available in limited area only.

No.ofneedles/Needlegauge

2 needles 3.2 mm

2 needles 4.0 mm

2 needles 4.8 mm

2 needles 5.6 mm

2 needles 6.4 mm

3 needles 4.8 mm

3 needles 5.6 mm

3 needles 6.4 mm

FD4−B256, B257 2/19

2000.7

Specifications

2-Needle 3-Needle

Stitchpattern Stitchpattern

Sub-

class Application

Gauge No. B256 B257 Gauge No. B256 B257

-011 Plainstitching

-1

-2

-3

-4

-5

-6

-7

-8

-012*2 Plainstitching(Highstroke) − − − − −

-033 Covering -3

-4

-5

-6

-7

-8

-051

-053 Hem stitching

-051: Guide front cover attaching type

-053: Guide needle plate attaching type

-2

-3 -7

-8

-056 Circular hemming w/puller

Binder opener, Tension roller -2

-3 -7

-8

-061 Elastic hemming w/puller -1

-2

-3 − − −

-0V1*1 Spun knit elastic loop attaching w/puller

Binder opener, Tension roller − − − -7

-8 −

-0W1 Wide elastic loop attaching w/puller

Tension roller, Right knife − − − -7

-8

-0X1 Hem stitching w/left knife -2

-3 -7

-8

-0X3*2 Hem stitching w/left knife − − − -8 −

-0X6 Circular hemming w/puller

Binder opener, Tension roller

Left knife

-2

-3 -7

-8

*1 The sub-class –0V1 is only for B257.

*1–012and –0X3 specifications are available in limited area only.

FD4−B256, B257 3/19

2000.7

Heightof

presserfoot

(mm)

Needlesize Stitch length

(mm) Needle bar

stroke (mm) Differentialfeed

ratio(mm)

B256 B257

Max.speed

(rpm)

UYX128

#70

(#65-#90) 1.0-4.2 31.0 0.6-1.4 7.0 5.0 6,000

UYX128

#70

(#65-#90) 1.0-4.2 33.4 0.6-1.4 −6.0 5,000

UYX128

#70

(#65-#90) 1.0-4.2 31.0 0.6-1.4 7.0 5.0 6,000

UYX128

#70

(#65-#90) 1.0-4.2 31.0 0.6-1.4 7.0 5.0 6,000

UYX128

#70

(#65-#90) 1.0-4.2 33.4 0.6-1.4 7.0 6.0 4,500

UYX128

#70

(#65-#90) 1.0-4.2 33.4 0.6-1.4 7.0 6.0 4,500

UYX128

#70

(#65-#90) 1.0-4.2 33.4 0.6-1.4 −6.0 4,500

UYX128

#70

(#65-#90) 1.0-4.2 33.4 0.6-1.4 7.0 6.0 4,500

UYX128

#70

(#65-#90) 1.0-4.2 31.0 0.6-1.4 7.0 5.0 5,000

UYX128

#70

(#65-#90) 1.0-4.2 31.0 0.6-1.4 −5.0 5,000

UYX128

#70

(#65-#90) 1.0-4.2 33.4 0.6-1.4 7.0 6.0 4,500

Gauge No.

GaugeNo. No.ofneedles No.of threads Gauge(mm)

-1 23or4 3.2

-2 23or4 4.0

-3 23or4 4.8

-4 23or4 5.6

-5 23or4 6.4

-6 34or5 4.8

-7 34or5 5.6

-8 34or5 6.4

FD4−B256, B257 4/19

2000.7

Optional device

Thread wiper set

Solenoid type Partname Partcode Q’ty

Threadwiper set, A 183821-201 1

Air type Partname Partcode Q’ty

Threadwiperset S28896-001 1

Presser foot lifter set

Solenoid type Partname Partcode Q’ty

Solenoidpresserfootlifter set (A) 183795-401 1

* With the knee switch

Solenoid type Partname Partcode Q’ty

Solenoidpresserfootlifter set (B) 183796-401 1

* Without the knee switch

Air type Partname Partcode Q’ty

Pneumaticpresserfootlifterset S28904-001 1

* Without the knee switch

Solenoid upper thread trimmer set

Partname Partcode Q’ty

Upperthread trimmer set S28915-001 1

*With the face plate exclusively for this set.

FD4−B256, B257 5/19

2000.7

Thread trimmer set

Solenoid type

Partname Partcode Q’ty

Solenoidthreadtrimmerset S28906-001 1

Air type

Partname Partcode Q’ty

Pneumaticthread trimmer set S28908-001 1

FD4−B256, B257 6/19

2000.7

Air tube joint

Ref.No.

Partname Part code

Q’ty

2-1 Elbowunion S04896-000 1

2-2 T–union S28469-000 1

2-3 Triplejoint(3) S28470-000 1

2-4 Triplejoint(4) S28471-000 1

2-5 Triplejoint(5) S28472-000 1

* Use this when using more than one air-driven device together.

Knee lifter device

Ref.No. Partname Part code Q’ty

63 Kneelifter deviceassy 155196-409 1

64 Screw4.1 ×25 032422-505 4

65 Chainassy S28357-001 1

* When used on the machine with the right knife specification (-071, -075), this enables you to stop and restart the operation of

the cloth knife at any place during sewing.

FD4−B256, B257 7/19

2000.7

Special parts to use when using spun thread or cotton thread

Ref.No.

Partname Part code

Q’ty

1Guidebase S28941-001 1

2Washer 105161-004 1

3Screw,pan SM3.57-40 ×6 062670-612 1

4Threadguide(M)holder S28942-001 1

5Screw,pan SM3.18-40 ×5 062660-512 2

6Threadguide(M) S28943-001 3

7Setscrew,socket(CP)SM3.18

146427-001

8Needleguard,BH S28483-101 1

----- Instructionmanual

S91251-262

* If there is a big difference among right, center, and left needle thread loop size, this thread guide (separate type) is effective in

preventing stitch skipping.

* This needle guard, BH is effective in preventing stitch skipping caused by unwanted left needle backward movement.

* For attaching the parts listed above, refer to the instruction manual also listed above.

FD4−B256, B257 8/19

2000.7

Rubber binder assy (For –0V1)

* The 35-mm threehold rubber binder is provided as a standard.

Threehold seam

30mm 35mm

Standard 40mm

S28601-001 S28609-001 S28614-001

Fellting

30mm 35mm 40mm

S28619-001 S28622-001 S28625-001

FD4−B256, B257 9/19

2000.7

Conversion parts for installing the table

* For table dimensions and installation, refer to theinstruction manual supplied with the machine.

Raised type →Semi-submerged type

Ref.No.

Partname Part code

Q’ty

27 Headplateassy S28830-001 2

28 Bolt, M8×55

211964-001

29 Nut,1 M8 021080-106 4

30 Washer,spring2-8 028080-242 4

31 Washer,plain M8 025080-236 4

Semi-submerged type →Raised type

Ref.No. Partname Part code Q’ty

37 Rubbercushionpin S28441-001 4

38 Retainingring,U5 S28442-001 4

39 Washer,plain M6 025060-236 4

40 Washer,spring2-6 028060-242 4

41 Nut,1M6 021060-106 4

53 Subbeltcover S28444-001 1

54 Screw, oval M5.5 ×20 100666-002 3

55 Washer,plainS5.56 025750-132 3

FD4−B256, B257 10/19

2000.7

Gauge parts list

Model B256

B257 B256

B257

Specifications 011-1 011-2 011-3 011-4 011-5 011-6

Label S08678-001 S08678-002 S08678-003 S08678-004 S08678-005 S08678-006

B256 B257

Application

Plainstitching

No.ofneedles 222223

Needlegauge(mm)

3.2 4.0 4.8 5.6 6.4 4.8

S28770-001 S28772-001 S28774-001 S28776-001 S28778-001 S28780-001

Needleclampassy

S21832-001 S21834-001 S21836-001 S21838-001 S21840-001 S21842-001

Presserfootassy

(B256)

S08779-201 S08786-201 S08788-201 S08790-201 S08792-201 S08794-201

Presserfootassy

(B257)

S08717-001 S08718-001 S08719-001 S08720-001 S08721-001 S08722-001

Needleplate

S28237-001

Mainfeed dog

S28242-001

Differentialfeeddog

Other manuals for FD3-B256

This manual suits for next models

Table of contents

Other Brother Sewing Machine manuals

Brother

Brother ULT-2003D User manual

Brother

Brother Simplicity SB3129 Setup guide

Brother

Brother LT2-841 MKII User manual

Brother

Brother LT2-B875 MKII Instruction Manual

Brother

Brother LZ2-B856E User manual

Brother

Brother BAS-320 User manual

Brother

Brother XR1300 User manual

Brother

Brother BAS-342G PS User manual

Brother

Brother Innov-is 40 User manual

Brother

Brother BAS-750KL User manual

Brother

Brother LT2-B848 User manual

Brother

Brother nv5000qg User manual

Brother

Brother LS2250PRW User manual

Brother

Brother PC-8500D User manual

Brother

Brother S-7200A User manual

Brother

Brother NV10 User manual

Brother

Brother T-8720B User manual

Brother

Brother 888-X53 User manual

Brother

Brother 888-P00 User manual

Brother

Brother RH-9820 User manual

Brother

Brother BE-0901E-AC Installation manual

Brother

Brother VX-950 User manual

Brother

Brother 888-F42 User manual

Brother

Brother DreamWeaver XE VM6200D User manual

Popular Sewing Machine manuals by other brands

Riccar

Riccar RL634DE user manual

Singer

Singer 2517 Instruction book

Pfaff

Pfaff 3307-1 SERIES instruction manual

Janome

Janome Quilt Maker Pro 18 VERSA Service manual

Siruba

Siruba C007JP Instruction book

Husqvarna Viking

Husqvarna Viking Designer SE user guide

Singer

Singer 148-5 parts list

IKEA

IKEA SY user guide

Pfaff

Pfaff 571 instruction manual

Singer

Singer 15-91 Adjusters manual

Pegasus

Pegasus WT100 Series instructions

Reliable

Reliable 7100DB instruction manual

Pfaff

Pfaff 937 instruction manual

Singer

Singer 6038 Instruction book

Singer

Singer 413K parts list

Pfaff

Pfaff 1471 E1 instruction manual

Kenmore

Kenmore 16677 - Serger Sewing Machine Servicing manual

HIGHLEAD

HIGHLEAD GC2008-M instruction manual